Chinese Pork Meatballs

This lovely alternative to the usual marinara sauce will make this dish all the more tasty. The lovely deep dark sauce needs to be mopped up with bread so nothing is left behind.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings People

Ingredients

500 g pork mince 5% fat is best
300 g noodles See note
1 large red chilli finely sliced
1 medium onion peel/diced
1 medium red bell pepper dice
2 cloves garlic peel/mince
8 tbsp hoisin sauce
1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp olive oil
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
8 sprigs basil garnish
50 g cheddar finely grated

Instructions

Add the mince into a large mixing bowl together with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Also add the finely sliced red chilli and thoroughly mix.
500 g pork mince, salt, ground black pepper, 1 large red chilli
Divide the seasoned pork into 12-16 meatballs depending on how big you make them.
Add the olive oil to a frying pan and when hot add the meatballs. Gently brown the meatballs all over which normally takes about 10 minutes but depends on size. Pierce one of the meatballs and if the juices are clear then its cooked fully, if not then leave for 2 minutes and try again.
2 tsp olive oil
Remove the meatballs from the pan and place on kitchen paper to dry any excess oil.
Place the pan back on the heat and add the onion and bell peppers and fry until they have softened. Then add the garlic.
1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 medium red bell pepper
Add any vegetables you are going to include here, mange tout, broccoli, green beans etc and stir fry until everything is nicely cooked.
Add the noodles, the hoisin sauce, soy sauce and 4 tablespoons of water to the pan and fry for 1 minute.
300 g noodles, 8 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
Add the meatballs to reheat and when lovely and hot, serve immediately in prewarmed bowls.
Sprinkle a little cheese and a few basil leaves for the finishing touch.
8 sprigs basil, 50 g cheddar

Notes

Notes: I use straight to wok Noodles by Amoy as they are tasty, absorb flavours and are ready in minutes.

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